Jaipur shopping – Blocks, Locks & Bling

Jaipur is a city built for shopping. Really, that is what it was designed for, when Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II built the city in 1727, expressly for artisans and merchants to practice and sell their work. So all the shopping I did was actually a cultural experience, not just a mere indulgence.

But indulge, I did, and while I bought some textiles for our home and some clothes and jewellery for myself, I mostly shopped for interesting little things that I could share with people back home – more specifically, the people who visit my shop!

This week is First Thursdays Cape Town, and this Thursday I’ll be having a one night only shopping event called “Blocks, Locks & Bling”.

Come to 201 Bree Street from 5pm – 8pm, where I’ll be selling the bits and bobs I picked up in Jaipur. Expect to see blockprinted scarves, rickshaw horns, bits of everyday graphic design, handmade copper votives, and more!

Hope to see you there!